Starbucks to open in old Five Guys space

Not for nothing, but that was a horrible location for a fast food restaurant. Places like Five Guys need a big lunch crowd as they aren't going to do a big dinner rush in a residential neighborhood with so many other options. There isn't a captive audience of a large commercial building where they could get the type of lunch crowd needed and the had to rely on the afterschool Berkeley Carroll/282/St Francis crowd which also has a bunch of options on 7th Avenue.

A Starbucks will likely do better, especially as it is around the corner from the train station and will likely get people stopping in on their way to work.

I go to El Gran Castillo De Jagua for my cafe con leche. The best coffee in the Slope & Prospect Heights, IMO.

I wonder what time it will open in the morning. Most of the coffee places on my way to the train don't open until 7:30 or 8, which is too late for me (unfortunately!).

Mr. Lithe, I often find myself in the same situation. Trying to find a coffee shop that's open past 9pm is tricky.

Here are some I've had luck with, if you want to go local & avoid Starbucks: Zelda's on Franklin, Lincoln Station off of Washington, and Hungry Ghost on Flatbush. Good luck on your search for late night caffeine!

i confess. despite my snide comment i've found it quite convenient. some days i have to go to work very early and have stopped by between 6:30 and 7 and it has been open, the coffee fresh, the staff friendly and competent, the vibe mellow. i still stop at joyce at other times and judging by the lines there, it doesn't seem to have hurt them.